AT A GLANCE
Which plants are suitable for underplanting hibiscus?
- Periwinkle and cranesbill
- bush mallow and marshmallow
- lavender and thyme
- daffodils and squills
- Lovegrass and Switchgrass
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Underplant hibiscus with ground covers
The hibiscus should be heart root should preferably be underplanted with shallow-rooted ground cover. They are ideal for not getting too close to the root area. At the same time they surround him with their cloak of foliage on the surface of the earth like a protective cushion. dryness hardly has a chance, because water can be held better in the ground and wintry frost and wetness are partially shielded. This is especially true for evergreen and evergreen ground covers. The following are best suited for this:
- Small periwinkle
- bugle
- ivy
- cranesbill
- lady's mantle
- fat man
Underplant hibiscus with perennials
Perennials can also be used to plant under a hibiscus, but should not be higher than 50 cm. They also have to deal with the reduced light under the hibiscus.
It's best to get in hibiscus on stem underplant with perennials. There is enough space for the perennials and a decorative display of flowers can take its course. For example, underplant the hibiscus with other mallow plants such as:
- wild mallow
- Mauritanian mallow
- path mallow
In addition, other flowering perennials are also suitable for planting a hibiscus on a trunk:
- sun eye
- splendor candle
- masterwort
- bluebell
Plant hibiscus with herbs
At the location of the hibiscus many herbs that have no problems with semi-shady conditions also feel comfortable. This includes both mediterranean herbs as well as in this country local herbs. It is important that you water the moisture-loving herbs under the hibiscus regularly. Here is a selection of suitable herbs for underplanting:
- lavender
- thyme
- chives
- Parsely
- wild garlic
Lavender and thyme can even aphids keep away from hibiscus.
Underplant hibiscus with early bloomers
The small early bloomers are still preserved in spring enough sunlight below the rose marshmallow, since this is still at this time not leafy is. Feel free to plant one or more of the following early bloomers:
- daffodils
- squills
- hyacinths
- tulips
- winterlings
- snowdrop
Underplant hibiscus with grasses
Grasses are simple and yet they go very well with the garden hibiscus. through her dense growth cover the soil and keep it from drying out. The most beautiful are there low ornamental grasses, which with their delicate stems provide an intoxicating contrast to the hibiscus. Well suited are:
- love grass
- Switchgrass
- Japanese mountain grass
- Japan sedge
Plant hibiscus in the tub
If your shrub marshmallow is in the bucket, you can use it most effectively semi-shade-tolerant ground covers underplant. In the bucket, the underplanting looks most impressive when the ground cover is at its maximum 30 cm high and cover the earth in the bucket like a carpet. How about:
- pygmy cranesbill,
- small periwinkle,
- fat man or
- golden strawberry?
Tip
Protection is also possible without underplanting
If you want to avoid underplanting, but still want to protect the hibiscus from drought and severe frost, you can alternatively mulch. Lawn clippings, reed mulch or bark mulch are suitable for this.
